13MATC

NCEA Level 3 Calculus

Course Description

The course is most appropriate for students who have an interest in the continuing study of mathematics, the sciences, engineering, or any field in which logical reasoning and analysis are important tools.

If you have not taken 12 MATA you must see the Head of Mathematics for approval to take this course. Students who did not attempt the external examination for Calculus offered in 12 MATA in 2023 will also need approval from the Head of Mathematics.

This is an NCEA approved subject for University Entrance and students will need to pass at least one external standard to gain the required number of credits. 

Recommended Prior Learning

16 credits from Level 2 Mathematics, including some at merit level and passed the Calculus external standard at Level 2. If you have not met these requirements, you will need the support of your Level 2 teacher and approval from the Head of Mathematics before you select this course. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Contribution:
Stationery Requirements: Ruler, Graphics calculator, 2 x 1E5 or 1J5.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91573 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 22

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.